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Andy Murray wins third SPOTY title

Andy Murray has won Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time.

It tops an amazing year for him, after he won Wimbledon and later become the world's number one tennis player.

  • February 2016: Welcomes first child as wife Kim gives birth to baby daughter Sophia.

  • July 2016: Becomes Wimbledon champion for the second time.

  • August 2016: Defends Olympic singles title in Rio.

  • November 2016: Becomes world number one replacing Novak Djokovic.

  • December 2016: Wins SPOTY for the third time.

Click on our video to find out more about Andy Murray's incredible career.

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